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Isle of Man Events 2010

Isle of Man Events in June 2010

• Mad Sunday Vintage Show

  7th June 2010
  Vintage tractors, barn engines, machinery bygones and threshing display, etc. At The Stonefield, Ballacregan, Port St Mary from 11am until 5pm. Admission £1 for adults, under 16's free.

• Peel Day

  Sunday 6th June 2010

• Ramsey Motorcycle Sprint

  Sunday 6th June 2010: Ramsey
  The Ramsey Sprint is a drag sprint event over an 1/8th mile strip and has been run since 1978. One of the biggest events outside the TT races, it regularly attracts crowds of 20,000 and above. The event has a tremendous atmosphere with the spectators watching the races whilst soaking up the sun. Course closed from 9am until 5pm. FREE entry and parking. A celebration of motorcycling which will include a host of biking activities, rallies, stunts, exhibitions, displays and activities to interest all age groups. Also trade stands and various other attractions including the Vintage Motor Cycle Club Rally in the Mooragh Park.



• Port Erin Fun Day

  7th June 2010
  



• TT Open Day

  - 9th June 2010: Port St Mary Lifeboat
  Port St. Mary Lifeboat T.T. Open Day at Alfred Pier, Port St. Mary . Trent Lifeboat alongside for visitors. Boathouse open 1300 - 1700hrs. Admission Free.



• Laxey Motorcycle Show

  10th June 2010
  



• Isle of Man Summer Walking Festival

  13th - 18th June 2010
  The Isle of Man Walking Festival provides a full specially designed programme of walks around the island led by experienced leaders. including Uncover the unique and dramatic history of the Isle of Man. Experienced local walk leaders will guide you through a stunning landscape. There are over 20 walks for all abilities including the 95 mile coastal challenge designed Summer Walking Festival programme.



• Hamblin Round Mann Offshore Race

  13th June 2010
  Round the Isle of Man Yacht Race, starting from Port St Mary. Starts at 8am.


• TT and Steam Packet National Road Races: 13 Jun 2010
  

• Isle of Man Bay Festival 2010

  Friday 18th - Sunday 20th June 2010: Noble's Park
  The Isle of Man Bay Festival 2010 is held in Noble's Park in Douglas and welcomes 24 fantastic artists/bands over 3 summer days to create a unique music event on the island. With a range of artists and bands to appeal to all, acts include: Spandau Ballet, Calvin Harris, JLS, The Feeling, Boy George, The Coronas, Rick Astley, Belinda Carlisle and Diversity. Held undercover in a black out tent where the special effects and stunning light shows will come alive, the Isle of Man Bay Festival 2010 is set to be one of the hottest events of 2010.


• The Scottish Widows Parish Walk: Saturday 26th June 2010
  The ultimate sporting challenge on the Isle of Man. An 85 mile walk around all 17 parishes on the Island to be completed within 24 hours. The Parish Walk is a competitive and challenging event with large media coverage. Although it is a demanding event, competitors thoroughly enjoy it and have lots of positive feedback. Starts at 8am.
www.parishwalk.com
• IOM Adventure Week: 18th - 20th June 2010
  

• IOM Dog Obedience Club Open & Agility Club Open Show

  19th - 20th June 2010: Ronaldsway Sports & Social Club
  Open obedience and agility show for competitive dogs, at Ronaldsway Sports & Social Club. Show opens at 8am both days.



• Mananan International Festival

  20th June 2010 - 3rd July 2010: Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin
  Established in 1975, the 2 week annual Mananan International Festival hosts Internationally acclaimed artists from all over the world. Artists who have appeared here include Thomas Allen, Nigel Kennedy, Paco Peña, Tasmin Little, Emma Johnson, Julius Drake, Julian Lloyd Webber and Peter Donohoe. More information www.erinartscentre.com/events/mananan_festival.html



• Crown Green Bowls Festival

  21st - 25th June 2010
  Over the years the Isle of Man Bowls Festival has grown from strength to strength and is now recognised as the best bowling festival and carries with it the highest prize money of any festival on the bowling calendar. The festival has over £16,500 in prize money! The festival has a tremendous competitive atmosphere with over 400 participants competing.



• Mannanan Model Boat Festival

  Saturday 26th - Monday 28th June 2010
  The Manannan Model Boat Festival is a three day event run by the Manx Model Boat Club, a hobby group formed in 1985. Held at different venues, there are competitions for participants and the event is freely open to the public for viewing.

Isle of Man Events in July 2010

• World Tin Bath Championships: Saturday 3rd July 2010
  The 38th World Tin Bath Championships take place in the Middle Harbour, Castletown.



• Marine Day

  Monday 4th July 2010
  A Festival of the Sea Next to Port St. Mary Yacht Club Boat Park. A joint venture with Island Seafare and the Yacht Club. Slide shows, cooking, competitions, games, processing and fishing demo's, wildlife conservation and fishing lectures, boat trips, touch tanks and live music.



• Manx Heritage Flower Festival

  Sunday 4th - Saturday 10th July 2010
  Manx Heritage Flower Festival in various churches around the Island to celebrate the festival's 20th anniversary. The theme this year is ill be 'Rejoice'.



• Tynwald Day / Manx National Day

  5th July 2010
  Traditional Manx National Day and public holiday featuring a National service and open air reading of the laws in Manx and English from Tynwald Hill. The ancient ceremony starts with the service in the Royal Chapel at 11am and the fair continues throughout the day with an evening firework display. Roads close at 10am.



• Rally Isle of Man

  9th - 10th July 2010
  The Isle of Mans only premier international rally, which is part of both the British and Irish championship, covers 160 stage miles on closed public roads.



• Yn Chruinnaght 2010

  10th - 18th July 2010
  Yn Chruinnaght is an Inter-Celtic National Festival of music, dance, arts & crafts and language. There will be Celtic mythologists, musicians, singers and dancers from all over Brittany, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, the Netherlands and elsewhere who convene each summer in Ramsey, Peel and other venues. www.ynchruinnaght.com

• Ramsey Dog Training Club Open Obedience

  17th - 18th July 2010
  A friendly and relaxed atmosphere whilst upholding the competitive edge expected from any UK obedience show. There are classes to suit everyone from beginners to the very top.



• Steam Packet Southern 100 Road Races

  13 - 16 July 2010
  The stars of the world famous TT races return to the Isle of Man for the ever spectacular Southern 100 Road Races. The fast and furious Billown circuit conjures up the most thrilling wheel to wheel action and some of the closest racing anywhere in the world with just fractions of a second often splitting today's gladiators. The non-stop action comes thick and fast with Superbikes, Two-Strokes, Classics and Sidecars all doing battle.



• Jurby South National Road Races

  17th July 2010
  This is a National level on the 4.25 mile Jurby South Road circuit. The motorcycle event provides an important successor to the Southern 100 races and a number of riders and spectators stay on for this event. The event attracts riders and machines of the highest quality. The races have a massed start and are restricted to the National Licence holders.



• Ramsey Dog Training Club Open Agility Show

  18 Jul 2010 - 19 Jul 2010
  Ramsey Dog Training Club pride themselves on maintaining a friendly, relaxed atmosphere whilst upholding the competitive edge expected from any UK agility show. There are classes for everyone from newcomers to the seasoned competitor.



• Mannin Angling Club Festival

  31st July 2010 - 6th August 2010: Albert Pier, Port St Mary
  The event consists of 2 shore and 5 boat fishing competitions. Boat competitions are classed in two categories: private and charter. Our conservation on the competition is we catch, measure and release. It is highly competitive but the participants socialise and enjoy the festival a great deal. (Charter boats only).


• Manx Heritage Transport Festival: 30 July 2010 - 5th August 2010
  Railway Enthusiasts Week Special events and photographic evenings.